Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 182K near Trimble River Valley, AK — 2023-09-24

Final reportANC23LA086
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Date
2023-09-24
Location
Trimble River Valley, AK, USA
Aircraft
CESSNA 182K
Registration
N2586R
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the left main landing gear (MLG) tire impacting a rock, resulting in the separation of the MLG wheel, and the subsequent loss of directional control.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he was landing at a remote off airport site. After touchdown, the left main landing gear contacted a large rock resulting in the left wheel separating from the main landing gear. Subsequently, the airplane veered left, nosed down, and both wings struck the ground resulting in substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no pre-accident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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